Avalon Public School vs Barrenjoey High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon Public School
Avalon Beach · Government primary · K-6
666 students · ICSEA 1094
Barrenjoey High School
Avalon Beach · Government high school · 7-12
865 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Avalon Public School Avalon Beach NSW | Barrenjoey High School Avalon Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #627 of 1,619 | #115 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1906 of 4,908 | #295 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 666 | 865 |
| Girls / boys | 314 / 352 | 408 / 457 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 145 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 129 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 62.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Avalon Beach 2107 | Avalon Beach 2107 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | avalon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | barrenjoey-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Barrenjoey High School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 60.2).
- •Avalon Public School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barrenjoey High School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.4).
- •Barrenjoey High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 666.
- •Barrenjoey High School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -29%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avalon Public School better than Barrenjoey High School?
On the Success Index, Barrenjoey High School ranks higher (69.6 vs 60.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avalon Public School and Barrenjoey High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Avalon Beach and Avalon Beach in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avalon Public School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Barrenjoey High School has 13.7.
How do Avalon Public School and Barrenjoey High School rank in NSW?
Avalon Public School is 627th of 1,619 and Barrenjoey High School is 115th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.